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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-09 KEB MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL July 9, 2002 Chair Mccahill called the regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Absent: Staff: Berens, Brereton, Huffaker, Nicholas, McCahill, McHugh, Roth, Serrano , Stankorb Bippus, Edwards, Ferber, Fish, Goldsmith, Nabholz, Olson Harold Stitt, Senior Planner John Voboril, Planner 1 II. OATH OF NEW MEMBERS Chair McCahill administered the oath to the new members, and the Comm issioners welcomed Mr. McHugh and Mr. Serrano to the Commission. Ill. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Voboril reviewed the revised draft goals and objectives for the environmental portion of the Comprehensive Plan . The Commissioners provided their input and discussion ensued. Mr. Voboril indicated he would make the revisions and supply the Commission with final copies . The Commission expressed their appreciation to staff for soliciting the Commission's input on the Comprehensive Plan . IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Huffaker moved; Mr. Nicholas seconded: THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2002 MEETING BE APPROVED . Motion carried . V. VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms . Fenton distributed and collected volunteer hour forms. Ms. Fenton reminded Commissioners to turn in any outstanding volunteer hours. The KAB Annual Report is due, and hours through the end of June need to be reported . 1 • • • VI. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS Chair McCahill stated there are 54 coupons remaining with 4 additional distribution dates scheduled. Waste Management has donated an additional 100 coupons, free of charge . The Commission needs only to pay for copies. Chair McCahill stated he would send a thank you letter to Waste Management for their generous donation. Mr. Brereton moved; Mr. Huffaker seconded: TO APPROVE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO REPRODUCE 100 COUPONS. Motion carried. VII. GOLF TOURNAMENT Mr. Brereton thanked every one for their assistance with the golf tournament. The Commission netted approximately $3 ,300.00 . VIII. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Ms. Fenton stated the Household Hazardous Materials Roundup is scheduled for September 7 and 14. She stat ed a chair is needed for the event, and a signup sheet would be available at the next meeting. The Commission decided to prepare the information envelopes at the August meeting. Chair McCahill stated he would contact the absent Commissioners and inquire whether one of them is interested in chairing the event. Mr. Brereton moved; Mr. Huffaker seconded: TO APPROVE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EVENT . Motion carried . IX. FUN FEST Ms. Amy Doe Torres presented the Commission with information and ideas regarding the FunFest, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, on August 24 and 25 at Miller Field. She asked the Commission for assistance. Discussion ensued . The Commission decided to participate in the FunFest, and Chair McCahill will contact Ms. Doe Torres b y the end of the month. A sign up sheet will be available at the next meeting. x. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER CLEANUP Mr. Huffaker stated the event is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, and he will have more details at the August meeting. 2 • • • XI. CHAIR'S CHOICE Chair McCahill distributed a letter from the Englewood School District thanking the Commission for their generous donation. Chair McCahill stated the study session with City Council on Monday, July 15 was changed to 5:30 p.m . and would be held in the Community Room. He asked what the Commission would like to discuss with City Council. Discussion ensued. The Commission decided to express its appreciation for the City's support and use of facilities, as well as discuss recycling and single contract trash hauler. They also decided to provide City Council with an update on their projects. Mr. McCahill asked if the Commission had any suggestions for the City Attorney's office regarding the organizational structure of the Commission . There were no suggestions. XII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Brereton stated that Qwest would no longer be recycling phone books. He stated he would like to investigate the equipment and disposal costs for recycling phone books. He asked the Commission if it was something they would be interested in sponsoring. Discussion ensued. The Commission encouraged Mr. Brereton to do further research and report his findings at the August meeting . Mr. Stankorb stated he planted the flowers in the community garden. Mr. Huffaker stated that he would be contacting a graphic artist to produce the Commission brochure. He stated the artist might be willing to donate her time. Chair McCahill suggested a subcommittee be formed to update and review the brochure. Mr. Nicholas moved; Mr. Brereton seconded: TO APPROVE NECESSARY FUNDS TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE 5,000 BROCHURES . Motion carried. XIII. STAFF'S CHOICE Ms. Fenton distributed a roster and asked the Commissioners to update their information. She also distributed the Community Development News Flash, as well as information regarding the Boards and Commissions Appreciation Night on August 26. Ms. Fenton indicated interviews were held for the vacant Planner position, and staff is hopeful that the position will be filled by the August meeting . Ms. Fenton stated she would be on vacation from July 15 through July 29. She asked the Commission to contact Tricia Langon during that time should they need staff assistance . 3 • XIV. ADJOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 8:2 p.m. Nancy Fe ton, Recording Secretary • 4